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Aivan

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Aivan is a boy’s name of Russian origin, meaning “A modern variant of Ivan, the Slavic form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2014.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginRussian

What Aivan Means

A modern variant of Ivan, the Slavic form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'.

The Story of Aivan

This name carries the ancient promise of divine favor, a blessing whispered through centuries.

Aivan is a modern echo of Ivan, the venerable Slavic form of John. Its lineage traces back to Hebrew 'Yochanan,' meaning 'God is gracious.' This name has journeyed through Russian history, carried by leaders and common folk alike.

You imagine your son, Aivan, as a boy with a kind heart and a loyal spirit. You see him being the one who always offers a helping hand, his presence a source of comfort and steady strength for his friends.

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Numerology

4

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentKindLoyal

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Peak Year

#12 in 2014

Total Births

103

First Recorded

1995

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